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Exenatide
How Exenatide works
Exenatide is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down gastric emptying and reduces appetite.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level) in combination with insulin or sulphonylurea, Diarrhoea
Usage
Exenatide is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Exenatide insulin?Exenatide is not insulin. Exenatide is synthetic version of exendin-4 (a hormone) and works by stimulating pancreatic beta-cells to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high
Q. Is Exenatide safe?Exenatide is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Exenatide cause hypoglycemia?Exenatide itself does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), but may cause low blood sugar when taken with other antidiabetic medicines
Q. How does Exenatide cause pancreatitis?Few patients can suffer from pancreatitis
Q. How is Exenatide administered?Exenatide is administered as 2 mcg subcutaneous injection once weekly
Q. How is Exenatide metabolized?It is not metabolized in body and excreted unchanged in urine.
